A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3100301 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3101692 epoch_slot_no: 12892 block_no: 3100156 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4519 time: 2019-09-11 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39ae51eb71ecca90de6d6e384230a666485c9c94c46b735e3c1b2a2e124459a4Block Operator
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